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Study Details: 1 Year
Our MSc Economics and Finance will equip you with an understanding of economic methods and financial principles to analyse real-world challenges.
This course is well-suited to a range of individuals, such as those who:
do not have an economics or finance background
are considering careers in in NGOs, government bodies, financial businesses, trading or consulting
would like to progress to further academic study in economics and finance
This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:
investment banking
financial and economics research
financial trading
economist
financial analyst
data analyst
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need to show an understanding of:
basic calculus
probability theory
statistical inference
You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts.
Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles, including:
data analyst
planning analyst
principal economist
auditor
corporate finance and research analyst
broker
senior Financial Analyst
PhD candidate
Compulsory Modules
Economics and Finance Programme Community
Dissertation
International Finance
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
International Trade
Applied Econometrics
Research Methods in Economics and Finance
Introductory Econometrics
Financial Theory
Introduction to Economic Theory
Critical Skills for Finance
Optional Modules
International Money and Banking
Programming for Finance
Behavioural Finance
Retail and Investment Banking
Central Banking
Financial Derivatives
Corporate Finance
Portfolio Management
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